Make-Up Wallpaper by Jordi Labanda

The Make-Up Wallpaper by Jordi Labanda features retro-inspired stylised fashion illustrations of glamorous women with 60s style make-up.

It is available in a choice of five colour options: red, aqua, silver, chartreuse or violet, each featuring a mixture of these stylish ladies. As is often the case with these wallpaper designs, you need to use it cleverly and sparingly, but in the right setting it would make quite an impact.

The wallpaper costs £46 per roll from Tangle Tree Interiors, where you can also buy samples for £1 before committing to a full roll.

Muhammad Ali: The Champ Exhibition at Proud Chelsea

To coincide with the 50th anniversary of his Olympic Gold Medal, Proud Chelsea hosts the exhibition Muhammad Ali: The Champ.

The exhibition consists of photographs taken by photojournalist Michael Gaffney, who was determined to photograph the boxing legend after regretting never having the opportunity to photograph Elvis before he died. What initially began as a two week assignment became a year long project when a friendship developed between the two men and Gaffney was given unparalleled access. The resulting photographs capture the spirit of the man both in the ring and in private.

The exhibition runs until 3rd October at Proud Chelsea in London. For further information visit the Proud website.

John Lewis midcentury-style Radio armchair in orange

We did feature a version of this fairly recently in a particularly bold patterned fabric, but now John Lewis is offering its midcentury-style Radio armchair in a very retro shade of orange.

Ok, it's officially 'tangerine', but you know what we mean. It's still got that cool, 60s-style shape, splayed birch legs, rounded backrest, slim arms plus a hardwood frame and foam cushioning with Dacron fibre wrap for support.

It's made to order and retails for £799, with a matching footrest coming in at an additional £399.

Find out more at the John Lewis website

Adidas Italia 60 trainers return in leather or suede

If you missed out on the Adidas London reissue the other day, here's another welcome return that might just fit the gap - two new versions of the Adidas Italia 60 trainers.

Both are faithful reproductions of the sports shoe designed for the Rome Olympics back in 1960, the version above with a suede upper in what's described as a 'fango and white' colourway. Finished off with gold branding, it sells for £64.99. Comfort guaranteed, as you would expect from the Italia 60.

New 50s A-Line Skirt from Vivien of Holloway

One of the UK's best vintage inspired designers, Vivien of Holloway, is always the place to find perfectly on point retro pieces to treasure forever. Providing a more versatile option than many of their occasion dresses is this brand new 50s Style A-Line Skirt.

Using a classic high-waisted circle skirt style, the silhouette is immediately fifties. Wearable with or without underskirts to change the impact, the addition of bright white trimmed pockets adds some kitschy housewife appeal, while the polka dot print and button fastenings keep it chic and simple.

It's available now from Vivien of Holloway for £45. Also available in red or navy polka dot fabric.

Find out more from the website

Checked Fitted Jacket from New Look

British heritage inspired fashion has been on the up in recent seasons, providing plenty of new options on the high street for retro lovers. Belying its pricetag, this Checked Fitted Jacket from New Look has an upper class fashion feel that transcends eras.

Taking inspiration from country riding jackets, this version is given a fashionable and feminine twist by its fitted tailoring. With a classic check fabric, elements like brass-look buttons, a full skirted back and accentuated shoulders combine to give a timeless mid-20th century feeling.

Get it now from New Look for £39.99.

Find out more from the website

eBay watch: Fully-restored 1970s Fiat 500L

Fiat did a decent job of remaking the Fiat 500, but nothing beats the original - like this fully-restored Fiat 500L which is available on eBay right now or a modest price.

Dating from 1970 and totally restored in 2006, this tax-exempt car is 'not a new car in showroom condition' and 'has the odd slight dent here', but also has undergone a lot of work, including having a brand new sunroof and professional decals, with a mileage of just over 27,000. Downside? Well, it's an imported left-hand drive - if that worries you, it's perhaps not the car for you.

Sold with all paperwork and invoices related to renovation, it's currently on eBay for a very affordable £1,550 - a small price for a very cool small car.

Find out more at the eBay website

Charleston mirror set from Next

Handy for those who want to replicate a 'shabby chic' look without trawling the junk shops, Next have produced this Charleston mirror set.

Each set includes three differently sized and shaped mirrors. Each mirror has been given an ornate edge to give it an antique look. Then it's just up to you to artfully arrange them...

A set of the mirrors costs £65.

Buy the set online

Retro leaves duvet set at Argos

It was only yesterday that we showed you the Orla Kiely book, the latest addition to her range. With such success, it's hardly surprising that high street alternatives that echo her style are available. A case in point is this retro leaves duvet from Argos. 

Argos isn't normally the first place you'd associate with retro style, but this duvet features a pleasant green and brown design of paired leaves, with a passing resemblance to Kiely's stem pattern. Not the time to be snobby about thread or tog count, the set is made from a polyester and cotton mix. 

Fantastic value though at £13.99 for a two pillowcase and king sized duvet set. 

See it online

Biba returns at House of Fraser

Last year, House of Fraser acquired the iconic brand Biba and this week it is re-launched online and at selected House of Fraser stores with 10 shops having dedicated Biba Boutique areas.

The collections of clothing, accessories and jewellery take inspiration from some Biba archive designs and fabric prints, but with some updating. As well as fans of the original label, they are aiming for a newer younger audience too, reflected in the choice of Daisy Lowe as the “face of Biba”.

Union Jack Aurora Cube Coffee Table

The Union Jack Aurora Cube Coffee Table manages to use the flag motif in way that isn’t tacky like many products using the design.

The table is handmade from black glass, with circles cut away in the sides to give it a retro look. The table top is decorated with a Union Jack, but rather than in the usual bright red and blue, it is in muted shades of grey, which give it a touch more class.

The table costs £280 plus delivery which starts at £38 as it obviously can’t just be put in the post. Buy it online from Graham and Green.

Boutique London A History: King's Road to Carnaby Street by Richard Lester

The recent King of Carnaby Street was impressive enough, but a new book on the 60s fashion scene promises to be even more impressive - Boutique London A History: King's Road to Carnaby Street by Richard Lester and published by ACC Editions.

Covering 280 pages, some in full colour, it traces the developing fashions and boutiques of those famous streets, with a focus on 30 of their retailers, as well as the clothes and the characters within. So expect pieces on Mary Quant, John Stephen and Ossie Clark, along with Top Gear, His Clothes, Granny Takes A Trip and Mr Fish to name just a few, plenty of illustrations thrown into the mix too - clothes, interiors and shoppers as full page shots.

It has a 30th September shelf date, but you can pre-order now at Amazon, with a price of £21.21.

Find out more at the Amazon website

Via His Knibs

Open Back Silk Jumpsuit from ASOS

While some seventies fashion gets a bad rap from fashion circles, the diversity of the decade is often forgotten. One trend that has proven well worthy of reinvention is the disco-era jumpsuit. This Open Back Silk Jumpsuit from ASOS is a luxurious version worthy of a trip to Studio 54's legendary dancefloor.

The loose shape adds an expensive feel, with swathes of fabric that hang with effortless chic in all the right places. The slimline belt adds some much needed shape, while the plunging back flashes enough flesh without loosing the class. A wide leg and muted colours finish off a perfect piece - all that's left is to figure out how to get out.

It's available now from ASOS for £60.

Find out more from the website

Borge Lined Denim Jacket from Oasis

Denim has come a long way from its beginning as workwear in the early fifties. While each decade has had its own take on the fabric, none have made quite the same impression as the 1970s' interpretation. This Borge Lined Denim Jacket from Oasis taps into that seventies style to create a jacket that's timeless.

The classic menswear-style jacket gets a boost of retro style thanks to an imitation fur collar, creating a mainstream seventies style that lends from Southern American style. The fitted body and slim sleeves add femininity, while the slight stonewash keeps it classic.

Get it now from Oasis for £60.

Find out more from the website

For sale: Mallory five-bedroomed art deco house in Little Aston, Sutton Coldfield

Yes, we've spotted another art deco gem on the market, this time the Mallory art deco house in Little Aston, Sutton Coldfield.

According to the listing, the house packs classic art deco features including metal casement windows, glass-clad bays, original flooring and some built-in furniture of the period. But...